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Engine Identification: Notes

Engine Code Letters stamped directly below engine production number on machined pad on front of right cylinder bank identifies engines used.

Tempest Engine Code Letters
Engines Synchro-mesh Auto. Trans.
326" 250 HP WP, WX YN, XF
  285 HP WR YP, XG
389" 335 HP WT, WW YS, XE
  360 HP WV, WX YR
Tempest Engine Code Letters
Engines Synchro-mesh Auto. Trans.
389" 256 HP WA, WB YA
  260 HP XA XB
  290 HP WC YC, YD, YU, YV
  293 HP   XC
  325 HP   YE, YF, YL, YW, YX
  333 HP WE  
421" 338 HP WG, WK YH, YT, YZ
  356 HP WH YM, YJ
  376 HP WI YK